PAINT BLAST BOOTH MAINTENANCE REPAIR 435CTS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA561326Q0013) is for the scheduled maintenance and inspection of various equipment including blasting plants, paint/drying plants, blasting cabinets, paint gun cleaner units, heated parts washer units, and water cutting systems. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 811310, with a size standard of $12,500,000.00.

The core requirement is scheduled maintenance and inspection of the specified equipment. The document details multiple line items for various services, including:

• Paint Booth Maintenance (A & B)

• Paint Booth Filter Sets

• Blast Booth Semi-Annual and Annual Decontamination

• Blast Cabinet MHG

• Paint Gun Cleaner

• Water Cutter

• Solicitation Number: FA561326Q0013

• Solicitation Issue Date: March 10, 2026

• Offer Due Date: April 15, 2026, 1:00 PM Central European Summer Time (CEST)

• Period of Performance: The contract includes a base period and four option periods:

  • Base Period: October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027
  • 1st Option Period: October 1, 2027 - September 30, 2028
  • 2nd Option Period: October 1, 2028 - September 30, 2029
  • 3rd Option Period: October 1, 2029 - September 30, 2030
  • 4th Option Period: October 1, 2030 - September 30, 2031

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for all items.

• Submission: Offerors must submit an electronic copy of their dated offer via email to mark.nava.2@us.af.mil and d_anfernee.pugh@us.af.mil by the Offer Due Date. Facsimile or printed proposals will not be accepted.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is conforming to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Technical Acceptability and Price are the evaluation factors. Award will be based on the lowest total evaluated priced quote achieving an "Acceptable" rating for Technical Acceptability. Technical Acceptability will be determined by the offeror's ability to meet delivery and specification requirements. Only new equipment will be accepted; re-manufactured or grey market items are not acceptable.

• Acquisition Type: Unrestricted.

• The document references an attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for detailed acceptance/inspection criteria.

• Funds are not presently available for this effort; award is contingent upon fund availability.

• The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a one-time commercial services solicitation (RFQ) for the maintenance and repair of paint blast booths, blast cabinets, and paint gun cleaners. The services are required to ensure reliable and continuous safe operation of the equipment, following manufacturer's recommended schedules and standard commercial practices. The work site is located at the 435th Construction and Training Squadron (435 CTS) – Ramstein, Germany.

• Maintenance and inspection of Blasting Plant, Paint & Drying Plant, Blasting Cabinet, Paint Gun Cleaner Unit, Heated Parts Washer Unit, and Water Cutting System.

• Services must be performed by personnel trained/certified and authorized by the manufacturer.

• Submission of maintenance reports is required.

• Only new equipment will be accepted; re-manufactured or grey market items are not allowed.

• All items must include a manufacturer's warranty.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: Base period (Oct 2025 - Sept 2026) with four option periods extending through Sept 2030.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but a pricelist with line items for services and parts is provided.

• Submission Deadline: March 20, 2026, 1:00 PM CEST.

• Questions Deadline: March 13, 2026, 1:00 PM CEST.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to the points of contact.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest total evaluated priced quote achieving an "Acceptable" rating for Technical Acceptability. Technical Acceptability will be based on the offeror's ability to meet delivery and specification requirements.

• No set-aside will be used due to the overseas location.

• NAICS Code: 811310

• Offerors must be registered in SAM with an active account.

• Specific manufacturer certifications and references for certain equipment are required.

• Funds are not presently available for this effort; no award will be made until funds are available.

• The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

• A Statement of Work dated May 2025 is attached.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To fulfill critical operational and preventive maintenance requirements for specific industrial equipment, ensuring safety, operational readiness, and mitigating the risk of costly repairs due to deferred maintenance.

The contractor shall provide all non-personnel services, management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor for the maintenance and/or repair of the following:

• Paint & Drying Plant (DURST)
• Blasting Plant (SCHIFFMANN-SEIDL)
• Blasting Cabinet (MHG)
• Paint Gun Cleaner Unit (MASTERCLEAN)
• Heated Parts Washer (CB Chemie un Biotechnologie GmbH)
• Water Cutting System (BOGACKI)

Maintenance will be performed in accordance with manufacturer's technical standards, recommended service intervals, and industry-standard commercial best practices.

• Maintenance must adhere strictly to manufacturer's recommendations within required performance periods.

• Emergency parts procurement and delivery within 48 hours of notification.

• Timely and accurate submittals as required by the PWS.

• Performance will be assessed on an "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" basis against defined thresholds.

• Maintenance and repair work will be performed at 435 CTS, Bldg. 713.

• Work may be subject to stoppages due to military exercises or operations, requiring postponement and rescheduling at no additional cost to the Government.

• Contractor personnel must be trained/certified and authorized by the manufacturer for the services required.

• All parts and materials must be new, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components.

• Contractor must notify the 435 CTS Point of Contact (POC) immediately if required parts are unavailable and provide an estimated delivery date.

• Waste disposal (trash and hazardous) must comply with the German National Waste Disposal Act and be off-base at no cost to the Government.

• Contractor must comply with applicable German and US Air Force environmental laws and regulations.

• Contractor must report all labor hours via the Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA).

• Manufacturer authorization certificates for inspectors must be provided prior to contract award.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for providing non-personnel services, management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor for the scheduled maintenance and inspection of specific industrial equipment for the 435th Construction and Training Squadron (CTS).

The contractor shall perform maintenance and/or repairs on the following equipment:

• Paint & Drying Plant (DURST)
• Blasting Plant (SCHIFFMANN-SEIDL)
• Blasting Cabinet (MHG)
• Paint Gun Cleaner Unit (MASTERCLEAN)
• Heated Parts Washer (CB Chemie un Biotechnologie GmbH)
• Water Cutting System (BOGACKI)

The work includes fulfilling critical operational and preventive maintenance requirements, ensuring compliance with manufacturer's technical standards, recommended service intervals, and industry-standard commercial best practices. The maintenance program is essential for safety, operational readiness, and mitigating costly repairs.

• Maintenance shall be performed IAW manufacturer's recommended schedules and standard commercial practices.

• Maintenance reports must be submitted within five (5) business days after scheduled maintenance.

• Emergency parts must be procured and delivered within forty-eight (48) hours of notification.

• Submittals must be timely and accurate.

• Performance will be assessed on an "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" basis.

• Maintenance and repair services are to be provided for equipment located at 435 CTS, Bldg. 713.

• The PWS addresses scheduled maintenance and emergency repair services.

• Only trained/certified and manufacturer-authorized personnel may perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs.

• Contractor shall supply new, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts.

• Contractor personnel must be proficient in English.

• Waste disposal (trash and hazardous) must comply with German National Waste Disposal Act and be off-base at no cost to the Government.

• Contractor must conform to environmental management systems and applicable German and US Air Force environmental laws and regulations.

• Contractor must report all labor hours via the Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA).